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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thursford, England
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Norfolk Coast
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Holkham Hall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home

This is a beautifully presented detached family house situated in a quiet and very private woodland setting. The house was built in 2006 in a barn conversion style and was specifically designed by the owners to be ideal for their own family holidays with their children and their friends. As such it is ideally laid out with an excellent balance of open plan living space and comfortable, well proportioned bedrooms. As a 'home from home' the house has a very high standard of furniture and equipment throughout and there are plenty of games and DVDs to ensure that there is still plenty to do for adults and children alike on those odd days that the weather spoils your plans. There are two sets of large patio doors leading off the main reception room, the largest of which leads out onto a full width covered patio area and enormous south facing garden beyond. As such this room is wonderfully light and airy during the summer months but with the deep leather Chesterfield sofas and log burner it can also become warm and snug in the winter. In all it is the perfect year round holiday house!

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV, Satellite TV, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi, iPod dock and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine, dining table and chairs
Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds and flat screen TV/DVD combi

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed, flat screen TV/DVD and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a super king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture, large gas barbecue, trampoline, Used at own risk.
Parking: For four cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games, DVDs, selection of childrens toys. Travel cot. Two stairgates. WiFi
Notes: This is a non-smoking property. Although smoking is not allowed inside Sentinel Lodge, guests are allowed to smoke on the covered patio area. Mobile signal - variable.

Thursford is located midway between the towns of Fakenham and Holt and only six miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. It is an excellent location for a holiday, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the peace and quiet of a rural setting but also providing easy access to the many attractions in the area. The village is best known for the Thursford Collection, but is also home to Thursford Wood, a medieval wood pasture containing some of the oldest trees in the country.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please no dogs upstairs nor on the furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No dogs allowed upstairs or on furniture please.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fakenham

Located in Fakenham, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Granary Theatre and Nelson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Natural Surroundings and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway. North Norfolk Railway Holt Station and Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station are also worth visiting.
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Thursford, England

What's nearby

  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Pensthorpe Natural Park - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Holkham Hall - 18 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Bure Valley Railway - 22 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry IV Fakenham - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Limes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aldiss - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Langham Blue Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, St Mary's Priory and Norfolk Coast. Natural Surroundings and Letheringsett Watermill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

cheryl g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th celebration

Location excellent for visiting several destinations. Property warm and has all facilities but is let down by its tired state. Sofas extremely uncomfortable which made it hard to relax together. Outside looked really untidy with outside lights not working. It is such a shame as the property has real potential but in need of attention throughout
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Thursford

Great spacious property with amble room for all. Perfect base to walk the North Norfolk costal path and visit many of the villages. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

carole h.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed

Some of the furniture needs up updating also the tv in the bedroom didn’t work and the one in the lounge you could only get a few channels. The floors downstairs were very squeaky
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DANIEL F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Holiday Home

There was an initial mix up with the cleaner so we reported a lack of towels. This was rectified first thing the following morning. The property had a few tired areas, replacement of shower head in Master ensuite is essential. There are a large number of downlighters to maintain on the ground floor with some bulbs either blown or missing (I had to swap a few around so that the kids in the bunk room were not sleeping under empty sockets / dangling halogen bulbs). But on the whole really spacious, everything you need for a holiday home and great outdoor space. 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good base for an interesting region

The house is exactly as described so suited our group well. Local area actually has some great places to visit - Langham Glass in Fakenham , the North Norfolk Railway not to mention the Thursford Collection virtually next door ! We divided our time between the garden and trips out (the seal watching was fabulous) . Good local restaurants too. Overall a really pleasing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Marsh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

Location was perfect. House was lovely, very well equipped. Owner was very helpful recommending places to go. They also provided a slow cooker when we asked if the house has one. Hope to come back in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in great location

Had a fantastic week in Easter holidays. We were 2 families of 4, and there was plenty of room. Bedrooms were good size and beds were really comfy. Kitchen very well equipped - and also looked well set up for families with younger children too. Family space was great, nice big garden. Lovely tranquil setting - we enjoyed spotting the pheasants and deer in the garden. Great location - close to some gorgeous beaches and local attractions. Nearby Thai takeaway from local pub was very good. One thing to note - property description says there is a hot tub and this is not correct. It was not something that we would have used anyway though, so not a problem. TV reception sometimes a bit patchy, but again this did not really bother us. Overall, a great stay in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

A lovely house, in a lovely setting. We saw deer,pheasants,partridges and a hare in the garden. The house is well kitted out with everything you need. The rooms are large and bright. The beds are so comfortable. Would be happy to spend more holidays there!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September week

Great property, pleanty of room and very peaceful but ideally located for exploring North Norfolk
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location and house overall nice

Nice peaceful location within easy driving distance of main attractions. Good size property, lots of space for large family to spread out, plus decent sized areas to relax or eat in the lounge and dining areas. Well equipped, including BBQ, extra fridge, garden games, and dvds etc. Only a few minor things in need of attention to make this swiss style chalet into a five star.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The house was in an ideal location with lots of things to do nearby for adults/children. The house itself was well looked after with a lovely garden area and trampoline which was well used by the children. The house itself was very child friendly with safety gates provided, a cot, high chairs and toys. When contacted, the owners were quick to reply. Unfortunately, one shower could not be used as the door was wedged shut but this was communicated to the owners. The overall cleanliness of the property was very good but the showers could have been a little cleaner. Would definitely return again, thank you very much for our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lodge and location

We had a lovely week stay with family. The lodge is clean, spacious and very well equipped. Situated in a peaceful location with lots of wildlife to see and great access to the North Norfolk coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Lovely House & Garden

Had lovely stay, inside sofas and beds/bedding needs updating. Showers dated and leaks repaired poorly and ugly. House would have been great around 3-4 years ago but for us the comfort factor wasn’t there sorry guys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super holiday.

All the comments from people who stayed before us I can only retariate.House comfortable and spacious for seven.Garden for the children boys 9 and 11 brilliant,for grown ups very relaxing.Location ,,with car perfect. The communication with Spencer was 1st class,any thing that we told him wasn't quite righthe rectified immediatly. Für Deutscher familien die ein Urlaub im England antreten wollen,ich kann diesen Haus absolute rekemendieren.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mrs. teresa t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Absolutely beautiful light airy very clean. The property had everything you cold possibly need and more. The out side area is beautifully and very tranquil. We had a wonderful week thank take care Teresa Thompson
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MICHAEL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Had a lovely quiet and peaceful stay, in this lovely house, everything you could possible need was available to use Including washing machine, children’s outside games. Excellent location for visiting all the lovely picturesque villages and coastlines along the Norfolk coast. If anything a negative, the downstairs shower room is in need of updating, upstairs is immaculate. Just another idea, is a sign as you come down north road to say turn right for lodges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was in a lovely location, the children got so excited seeing the wildlife in the garden. There was lots of room, and the set up of the rooms and bathrooms was fantastic. Great hosts and communication too. Will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Very nice.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in a lovely quiet location

The property was big and fitted 7 in without everyone being on top of one another. The water was hot and plentiful for everyone and once the heater kicked in it was warm and toasty. We had a Muntjac deer and barn owls as guests and loved watching them in the garden and even got a glimpse of a baby deer. The only downside was the ensuite shower, as the showerhead needed replacing as it was a trickle. But other than that a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely winter break

Amazing location and property, it was incredibly clean and spacious yet cosy, communication with the owner was brilliant there were lots of lovely little touches at the property including fresh flowers and lots of games and a lovely big garden. Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our week and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in great setting

Fantastic property with high standard of finish. Everything we could have needed was there. Saw deer and pheasants in the garden every morning and evening. Great location for exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil & relaxing stay

Really enjoyed staying at Sentinel Lodge - it was myself & my wife (plus mum for a few days) there was plenty of room for more guests but it was nice to have the luxury of plenty of space. All facilities were very good as were comms with the host. The area is very quiet and peaceful but would possibly be a little isolated without a car…with one it was easy to reach lots of towns & villages with various sites of interest.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

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